Your Sustainability Journey
Could Be Part-Funded.
The Irish Government, SEAI, and Enterprise Ireland offer significant grant funding to help businesses decarbonise, improve energy efficiency, and build sustainability capability. Many Irish companies don't know these supports exist — or how to access them.
EcoReko helps you identify which grants you qualify for, manage the application process, and connect you with our registered SEAI energy audit partner network.
Independent guidance only. EcoReko is an independent sustainability consultancy and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of SEAI, Enterprise Ireland, or any government body. Grant information is sourced from publicly available materials for guidance purposes only. Always verify current eligibility criteria and funding levels directly with SEAI or Enterprise Ireland before applying.
Step Zero: A Free Energy Audit.
Before accessing larger grants, you need to know where you stand. The SEAI SSEA scheme gives you a €2,000 voucher towards a professional energy audit — in most cases covering the full cost. It's the fastest way to get a Scope 1 & 2 baseline and a prioritised carbon reduction roadmap, and it opens the door to every subsequent grant.
€2,000
SSEA Energy Audit Voucher
The SEAI Small SME Energy Audit scheme provides a €2,000 voucher towards the cost of a professional energy audit by a registered SEAI auditor. Automatic approval for eligible businesses — no lengthy application process.
What the audit covers
- Full Scope 1 & 2 energy audit of your site
- Compressed air, lighting, heating & controls
- Motors, pumps & HVAC systems
- Process heat and on-site renewable potential
- Behavioural and operational improvements
- Prioritised carbon reduction roadmap
Am I eligible?
- Registered in the Republic of Ireland
- Tax compliant
- Spending at least €10,000/year on energy at the audited site
- A 'non-obligated entity' under Article 8 of the Energy Efficiency Directive
- Not already receiving another SEAI grant for the same project
Information you'll need
- 12 months electricity bills (full calendar year)
- 12 months fuel bills — oil, diesel, gas, LPG
- CRN Number
- VAT ID (TRN) and TCAN
Typical Scope 1 & 2 Carbon Reduction Strategy from an SSEA Audit
Illustrative — based on a 672 tCO₂e baseline. Actual savings depend on site and operations.
Baseline
Compressed Air
Lighting
Heating Controls
Motor & Pump
HVAC
Process Heat
Solar PV
Behavioural
Remaining
How EcoReko helps
We Handle the Application & Connect You with a Registered Auditor
Applying for the SEAI SSEA scheme is straightforward, but knowing which registered energy auditor to select makes all the difference. EcoReko works with a network of registered SEAI energy audit partners — we'll guide you through the application, select the right auditor for your site, and ensure the audit findings feed directly into your broader carbon reduction roadmap and EcoReko platform.
A Typical Grant Journey
Start with the SEAI energy audit — then build toward larger Enterprise Ireland grants as your sustainability maturity grows.
SEAI
SEAI Energy Audit
€2,000
Know your energy baseline
Step 1
Climate Action Voucher
€1,800
First sustainability plan
Step 2
Access Advice GreenStart
€5,000
Carbon footprint & strategy
Step 3
GreenPlus / Strategic
€35–50k
Capability & roadmap
Step 4
Capital Investment
€50k+
Technology deployment
Enterprise Ireland — Green Transition Fund
Two complementary funding streams — one focused on planning and capability, one on capital investment in emissions reduction.
Fund 1
Climate Planning Fund for Business
Develop your plan and build your capability — four grants covering every stage of your planning and consultancy journey.
Fund 2
Enterprise Emissions Reduction Investment Fund
Capital grants and R&D supports for manufacturing companies ready to invest in emissions-reducing technology.
Combined Enterprise Ireland potential
€50,000+
Available to eligible Irish businesses across both EI funding streams — plus the SEAI €2,000 energy audit voucher
Plan Your Path to Net Zero
Four grants supporting every stage — from your first sustainability action plan to deep internal capability and strategic consultancy.
€1,800
Climate Action Voucher
Advisory services or training to develop an initial sustainability or decarbonisation action plan. The ideal first step for businesses at the start of their sustainability journey.
Eligible activities
- Sustainability / Decarbonisation Action Plan
- Circular Economy Action Plan
Who is eligible?
- HPSUs, SMEs and large companies
- Enterprise Ireland clients
- Údarás na Gaeltachta clients
Up to €5,000
Access Advice — GreenStart
80% grant support towards hiring a consultant for a short strategic assignment. Helps companies gain competitive advantage through improved sustainability performance.
Eligible activities
- Decarbonisation strategy and action plan
- Carbon / environmental footprinting
- Circular economy product/service plan
- Environmental management & reporting system
- Green procurement and sustainable packaging
Who is eligible?
- HPSUs, SMEs and large companies
- Enterprise Ireland clients
- Údarás na Gaeltachta clients
Up to €50,000
GreenPlus
50% support towards a medium-term (6–9 month) training assignment to build internal sustainability capabilities. For companies ready to move beyond initial planning.
Eligible activities
- ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 46001 alignment
- ISO 14083 and ISO 14064-1 compliance
- Sustainability frameworks and disclosure platforms
- External consultant and training costs
Who is eligible?
- SMEs and large companies
- Enterprise Ireland clients
- Údarás na Gaeltachta clients
Up to €35,000
Strategic Consultancy
Consultancy grant to develop and implement strategic sustainability initiatives — including a carbon reduction roadmap or decarbonisation programme.
Eligible activities
- Organisational carbon reduction roadmap
- Strategic decarbonisation and ESG initiatives
- Environmental protection and resource efficiency projects
Who is eligible?
- SMEs and large companies
- Enterprise Ireland clients
- Údarás na Gaeltachta clients
Invest in Measuring & Reducing
Capital grants for manufacturing businesses ready to invest in emissions-reducing technology — from metering systems to decarbonisation processes and R&D.
Up to €50,000
Capital Investment — Energy Monitoring & Tracking
Capital support to install metering and tracking systems that identify energy, water, and emissions savings opportunities across your operations.
Eligible activities
- Electricity, gas, diesel, oil metering hardware
- Water and steam meters and loggers
- Installation and commissioning costs
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing clients
- Enterprise Ireland clients
- IDA Ireland clients
- Údarás na Gaeltachta clients
Significant capital
Capital Investment — Decarbonisation Processes
Supports significant investment in carbon-reducing technologies for manufacturing heating processes — delivering demonstrable reductions in carbon emissions.
Eligible activities
- Industrial heat pumps (air, water, ground source)
- Electric steam boilers & heat recovery technologies
- Biomass boilers
- Mechanical vapour recompression (MVR) evaporators
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing clients
- Enterprise Ireland clients
- IDA Ireland clients
- Údarás na Gaeltachta clients
Capital grant
Energy and Environmental Aid
Capital grant for impactful environmental projects that deliver significant transformative change in emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and low-carbon production.
Eligible activities
- Emissions reduction capital projects
- Energy efficiency investments
- Low carbon production methods
- New sustainable production capacity
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing clients
- Enterprise Ireland clients
- IDA Ireland clients
- Údarás na Gaeltachta clients
€5k – €35k+
Research, Development & Innovation
Funding for R&D activities in sustainability and decarbonisation — from innovation vouchers for early exploration through to large-scale development grants.
Eligible activities
- Innovation Vouchers: €5,000 for SMEs
- Exploring Innovation: up to 50%, max €35k
- R&D grants for new low-carbon products/processes
Who is eligible?
- All SMEs (Innovation Vouchers)
- Manufacturing companies
- Enterprise Ireland & LEO clients
Free Supports Worth Knowing About
Enterprise Ireland also offers no-cost learning resources — a valuable complement to the grant-funded programmes.
Sustainability Kickstarter Workshops
Free online workshops for SME business leaders covering ESG, sustainability strategy, and practical actions to embed sustainability into your business plan.
Sustainability Leaders Programme
6 online interactive sessions delivered with the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy — practical guidance for those developing sustainability strategies and action plans.
Sustainable Enterprise Webinar Series
On-demand webinars on topics including developing a sustainability strategy, net-zero emissions planning, and voluntary standards — featuring subject matter experts.
How EcoReko Helps You Access Funding
Knowing grants exist is one thing. Getting the application right, sequencing them correctly, and delivering the work the funding enables is another.
Identify the Right Grants
We assess your business size, sector, current sustainability position, and Enterprise Ireland client status to map exactly which grants you are eligible for — and in what order to pursue them.
Prepare the Application
We prepare the supporting documentation — sustainability assessments, action plans, carbon footprints, and technical briefs — that grant applications require. Our work often forms the deliverable the grant is funding.
Maximise Your Funding
Grants can be combined and sequenced strategically. We help you build a funding roadmap — starting with the SEAI energy audit and building toward larger capital investment grants.
Deliver the Work
As an eligible sustainability consultant, EcoReko can be engaged directly as the service provider under most grant categories — meaning your grant funding goes further.
Official source
SEAI — Small SME Energy Audit (SSEA)
Apply online at the SEAI portal. Automatic approval for eligible businesses.
Official source
Enterprise Ireland — Green Transition Fund
Full eligibility criteria, current funding levels, and application details.
Not Sure Which Grant You Qualify For?
Tell us about your business and where you are on your sustainability journey — we'll identify the grants you're eligible for, help you apply, and connect you with the right SEAI energy audit partner.